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Disclosure: These policies are not contracts and are not intended to create any obligations on FermiForward. Policies may be terminated or changed by FermiForward at any time, with or without notice.
Recent Policy Updates
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Policy on Tuition Assistance Program – Updated 7/2/25
NEW POLICY: Policy on Research Integrity – Published 7/2/25. This policy replaces the Policy on Scientific Research.
NEW PROCEDURE: Procedure on Research Misconduct – Published 7/2/25
Policy on Recruitment and Retention – Updated 7/2/25
NEW POLICY: Policy on Fellowship Appointments – Published 7/2/25
NEW POLICY: Policy on Critical Skills Special Compensation – Published 6/18/25
NEW POLICY: Policy on Stipends – Published 6/18/25
NEW PROCEDURE: M12-3002 – Procedure for Securing an Agency Letter of Support from DOE Leadership – Published 6/15/25
Policy on Workforce Restructuring – Updated 6/18/25
Policy on Overtime for Nonexempt Employees – Updated 6/11/25
Policy on Construction Modification – Updated 6/5/25
Policy on Red Lined and Red Circled Pay Rates – Updated 5/21/25
Policy on Military Leave – Updated 5/21/25
Policy on Peoples Fellows Appointments – Updated 5/13/25
NEW PROCEDURE: Procedure on the Appointment of Peoples Fellows – Published 5/13/25
NEW POLICY: Policy on HSPD-12 Compliance – Published 5/13/25
Policy on Requests for Easements and Licenses – Updated 4/23/25
Policy on Personally Identifiable Information (PII) – Updated 4/16/25
NEW PROCEDURE: Procedure on Protected Personally Identifiable Information – Published 4/16/25
Procedure on Time Charging Educational Outreach Activities – Updated 4/16/25
Policy on International Engagement – Updated 4/16/25
Policy on Real Property Management – Updated 4/9/25
Policy on Sponsorship of Employees for U.S. Immigration Benefits – Updated 3/19/25
NEW POLICY: Policy on Workplace Substance Abuse Program – Published 3/14/25. This policy replaces the Policy on Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
Policy on Science and Technology Risk Matrix Protection – Updated 2/26/25
Procedure on Science and Technology Risk Matrix Review – Updated 2/26/25
Policy on Information, Categorization, Access, and Document Control – Updated 1/10/25